The wind blew quietly from the rocks, blowing into our ears along with Uncle Johnny's voice.
"This is Phaya, or this is where Phaya's last refuge lies." This was Uncle Johnny's opening statement, and it was referring to Phaya as the red flower swinging slightly on the edge of the rock.
Although I had expected it, I was more or less surprised when I heard Uncle Johnny really say that. Uncle Johnny's sister's soul really rests on a red flower? Why has Uncle Johnny never been to this place after so many years
At that moment, I felt like opening my eyes to see what was the reality behind the red flowers? Will it show me a beautiful Indian woman in its true form
But I won’t do that. In fact, it is impolite and even provocative to open my eyes to peer into the soul when it is not necessary. It is uncle Johnny’s sister. If I do this, uncle Johnny will do the same. Wouldn't agree.
As if he had glimpsed my thoughts, Uncle Johnny looked at the red flower and said: "Do you really want to see the beautiful Thya? Then when the singing starts at night, you will see it. Wait a minute , maybe you will see it too, but put away your curiosity now and don’t disturb its peace.”
When Uncle Johnny said this, the red flower began to sway gently again, as if in response to Uncle Johnny, and Uncle Johnny stood up, looked into the distance of the deep pool and said: "Many years ago Things have happened. Now that I think about it, it has been so long ago that it feels like I am reading another person's story. The same thing is that whether it is my story or someone else's story, when I read this past again, the deepest part of my heart will still feel... Blood. I never think that I am not wrong, but it is really difficult to admit some of my mistakes. The most difficult thing to accept is that when you really face the mistake, the price has been paid."
When he said this, Uncle Johnny wanted to touch the wine as a habit, but his iron flask that he had thrown around many times was actually thrown away this time. Where could he find it? out
Therefore, he could only smile awkwardly, then squat down, gently stroke the swaying red flower, and then said in a low voice: "Where should I start? When I was very young. .. .”
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In 1872, Tripathi Sharma was born in a manor on the outskirts of a large city in India.
At that time, India was still under British colonial rule, but all this did not affect the generous life that Sharma could enjoy since he was born. Sharma's ancient surname had long destined him to be noble, and his Parents are not the kind of people who have noble blood but no real power and wealth in their hands.
"My parents are very kind, that's how it seems to me. The world at that time was undoubtedly in dire straits, and technological changes were destined to bring about changes in the world structure. There were wars spreading everywhere, and new people who were powerfully empowered by technology were everywhere. A new wave of emerging countries is conquering ancient, wealthy countries with a long history. My country is undoubtedly caught in this kind of conquest. It makes my parents suffer, but they are helpless. They are more focused on religion. , and their sincere belief makes them a little more kind than other nobles, but only a little more kind. In general, my home is like a paradise, a paradise under the protection of my parents. They did not let me grow up in my childhood. Excessive contact with the world, and even their pain, such as clearly hating being colonized, but having to cater to power, wealth, or peace, and being with those British guys Zhou Xuan..." Uncle Johnny is using This sentence sums up his childhood life.
In any case, at that time, little Sharma did not have such a deep understanding of his parents in this world.
He just grew up happily in such a paradise environment and under the care of kind-hearted parents.
He had a good life, received the best education, and was baptized in religion... And he was not lonely in his childhood, because he had a playmate named Patel. No matter what he was doing, he always had Patel. Thayer's companionship, because of this companionship, Patel got the same conditions as Sharma, such as a good life, a good education, and a good religious baptism...
"If the truth is told, all this must be incredible in the eyes of others, but our family has not told anyone the truth. That is that Patel is actually a Dalit, who is lower than the lowest class under the caste system. People of lower castes. You can understand them as 'untouchables', or 'enslaved unclean people'. Even the lowest castes will not approach them because they are filthy and they do not deserve to have names. ... In short, there are too many rules that trample this lowest race. When I was a child, I didn't know that Patel was a Dalit." Regarding the appearance of Patel, Uncle Johnny said this.
Yes, little Sharma did not know that Patel was a Dalit. In fact, so what if he knew? In the innocent world of children, the judgment of everything is very simple. He and I can talk well, we have fun together, and he treats me well, which is enough to establish friendship.
Identity, status, money, and differences are not reasons!
In Sharma's eyes, Patel is a very handsome boy. Not only that, he also has a strong body and a smart brain. Even when he received religious baptism and learned everything about religion, Patel also He showed more talent than Sharma, although Sharma's talent has already made people marvel.
But all this did not make Sharma jealous, because the memories of growing up in the past eight years soon flowed, letting Sharma know that Patel was one of the best people in the world to him, and he was like a protective younger brother. His elder brother protects Sharma. Even if there is a dispute between naughty boys, he will always stand in front of Sharma, even if he is beaten to a bloody head.
"You don't have to do this next time. I can also let them taste my power. My boxing skills and even yoga have been learned very well. Patel, you can't always let yourself get hurt." Sharma once said Said this to Patel.
That was also the first time he saw the deep sadness in Patel's eyes: "Even if you are very powerful, I can't let you get hurt at all. Sharma, you don't know the difference between you and me. Well, even without these differences, from my heart, I am willing to do this, and I am grateful for this life."
Sharma could not understand these words at the time, but for the first time he was smart and felt the distance between Patel and him, as well as Patel's incredible precocity.
Time passed quietly, and when Patel was ten years old and Sharma was eight years old, Sharma's sister was born, Valicia Sharma. In addition, she also had a cute nickname - Na Ya!
"Nya is a cute, innocent and kind-hearted girl who is heartbreaking. Forgive me for piling all the best adjectives in the world on her, because she deserves such praise... Her birth has brought great joy to our family. It seems to have brought sunshine, and it has also brought something different to the lives of me and Patel. Well, what is it? In the masculine world of two boys, there is suddenly a soft, kind-hearted woman. The beauty of a child. Both Patel and I love her, love her, and care about her." When talking about Zaiya, Uncle Johnny's tone was unconsciously gentle, and we can all feel his love for his sister. , sincerely, from the love of a brother.
Those were the happiest years of growing up, with two smart and powerful brothers and a kind and beautiful sister who admired them all.
Their happy life, everything beautiful, is like a fairy tale. Their "adventurous" footprints have traveled throughout the entire huge manor and even nearby territories. Every time they harvest are beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
But in this world, the most ruthless and affectionate thing is time. The ruthless thing is that it can take away all your good things. Fortunately, it can also heal any of your wounds. It exists fairly and not because of Whoever is greater will have one more minute of daytime and one minute less nighttime.
In the blink of an eye, Sharma was eighteen years old, Patel was twenty years old, and Thaya was twelve years old that year.
At that time, according to their age, Patel and Sharma should have had a wife, but they did not, just because something different happened to them.
"That's a secret, a secret that our family keeps secret! In the land of India, there are really powerful religious people... They have all kinds of magical spells or abilities. Of course I understand now , this is the so-called cultivator, but I didn’t know it at that time. The circle of cultivators is a special existence, with an unreachable status in this religious country. I have this talent, and so does Patel, even more so than I am better. However, our treatment is not the same." Uncle Johnny said.
At that time, Sharma already knew Patel's true identity, that he was a Dalit. The reason why he and Sharma were able to grow up together was because of the kindness of his parents, which was a bit different from other nobles. .
Patel's father once saved the life of Shamal's father and sacrificed his own life for this, so Patel became the lucky child to grow up with the noblest Brahmin! Although Brahmins are generally religious figures, this does not prevent them from being powerful and wealthy. Even because of their caste, it is more convenient for them to get all these things. Therefore, Patel's sensitive identity makes many people jealous, and also Let many people speculate... .
But the truth will always be known only to the Sharma family.
"You know, people are born with high and low status. In many people's eyes, it is a matter of course for a slave to defend his master and sacrifice his life. But in my opinion, even lowly life is life, and we should I'm grateful. Patel's father not only saved me, but also touched me at the time. Raising Patel is not a difficult thing, and I think this is the repayment I should have." Sharma's father is So said to Sharma.
It was such a little bit of kindness that made his parents make such a decision, but to Sharma's ears, these words seemed a little bit awkward and felt like charity.
But the caste system is so deeply rooted in people's hearts that it is an insurmountable obstacle. Sharma also feels that this guy Patel is lucky enough.
Therefore, even though Patel is more talented than him, he is still the son of God to the outside world. Sharma also feels that there is nothing wrong with it. Even if it is Patel who becomes the son of God, it is a misfortune. If people know that he is For a Dalit, that would be simply unimaginable consequences.